Dance

Dance

This two-week program is intended for advanced or professional dancers aged 16 and over with a passion for dance. Young dancers will discover training approaches and avant-garde artistic creation techniques with an exceptional group of teachers with a creative and varied program.

GUEST ARTISTS & WORKSHOPS

Éric Beauchesne - Crystal Pite Repertoire & Kidd Pivot Improvisation Tools

Born in Québec, Eric discovered dance at the age of 16. A graduate from École supérieure de danse du Québec, he has been on stage with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe and Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, as well as with Canadian contemporary dance icons such as La Fondation Jean-Pierre Perrault, Paul-André Fortier, Louise Lecavalier and Crystal Pite. Company member since 2004, Eric now collaborates with Kidd Pivot as associate artistic director, and stages Pite’s work on companies worldwide including Ballet BC, GöteborgsOperans Danskompani and Paris Opera Ballet. Eric has served as guest teacher and rehearsal director for several organizations such as the Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation, Arts Umbrella and the Nederlands Dans Theater. He currently resides in Holland and advocates for sustainable practices in the dance world.

This workshop is an opportunity for dancers to experience the choreographic work of Crystal Pite. Using examples drawn from recent works, participants will explore some of the techniques and improvisation tools used in generating and performing Kidd Pivot & Pite’s repertoire. This workshop is explorative, non-performative and is geared toward professional dancers.

Emmanuelle Lê Phan - Tentacle Tribe Workshop

(Description available soon)

Danièle Desnoyers - In Situ Dance

(Description available soon)

Alisia Pobega - Ballet dancer and Danse à la carte Artistic and General Director

This class will follow a structured sequence emphasizing technique, strength, musicality and interpretation. By starting with barre exercises to center and warm up the body, the movements will gain strength, precision, speed and fluidity. The class will then progress to the center, where dancers will incorporate more complex movements such as pirouettes, adages and a variety of jumps. Alisia Pobega's teaching approach is to keep ballet relevant, accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

CAI GLOVER - MASTERCLASS in signed dancing

Deaf dancer and associate artist with Cas Public, Cai Glover embodies a rare virtuosity shaped by heightened sensory perception and the integration of sign language into his choreographic expression. In connection with the performance 9.2, he offers dance students a workshop that explores movement as language, where gestural precision and bodily awareness redefine notions of mastery and communication.

APPLying FOR ADMISSION

Complete all steps of the online application form, pay the registration fee (CAN $95), and provide the audition materiel by April 1, 2025.

All applications are automatically eligible for the scholarship program. For all details concerning scholarships and financial aid: click here.

AUDITION MATERIAL (MANDATORY)

• 1 recent solo performance, (less than 12 months old) in the style of your choice for a total length of 2 to 5 minutes.
  Recording should consist of a distinct video link; public or unlisted YouTube, Vimeo or DropBox links or any other link directly accessible without a password and clearly labeled.
  
  
• Profile picture

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you would like more information about the academy or the registration process, please consult the FAQ page or the student services manager: Rachel Tremblay.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

• Arrival: Sunday, June 29, 2025, between 2PM and 6PM (classes begin on Monday, June 30, 2025)
  
  
• Departure: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 9AM

All transportation is the student’s responsibility.

For more the details, visit the regularly updated Transport page.

RATES (INCLUDING ROOM, BOARD AND TUITION)

SESSION FROM JUNE 29 TO JULY 12, 2025

CAN $2,271

PAYMENT INFORMATION

First installment
To confirm and reserve your place a non-refundable first deposit, covering the tuition fees of your session is required within seven (7) days following your acceptance letter and invoice.

Second installment
The second payment is due no later than June 1, 2025.

CANCELLATION / REFUND

Le Domaine Forget de Charlevoix reserves the right to cancel any program if circumstances demand it. All fees already paid will then be reimbursed. Registration fees are non-refundable. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Cancellation policy:

1^st installment (50% of session fees) payable within 7 days of receipt of your invoice. N.B.: This first payment is used to confirm and reserve your place in the program and is non-refundable.

2^nd installment (remaining balance): 50% refund of the amount paid if cancellation at least 30 days before the start of the program.

No refund will be issued if one cancels their participation 30 days or less before the start of the program for any reason other than medical (doctor's note required).

No refund issued passed June 2, 2025.

THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES

• Participation in Academy student concerts or "Domaine on the Road" series in chamber music or as a soloist
  
  
• Video Recording of the student concerts in the concert hall
  
  
• Free access to Domaine Forget International Festival concerts during the program. (Restrictions may apply for certain concerts).
  
  
• Official attestation of participation to the program
  
  
• Access to all Academy classes and activities during the program
  
  
• Student activities such as bonfire, sports activities, tourist outings, movies, yoga etc.
  
  
• Individual practice huts and spaces situated on the enchanting site in the middle of nature
  
  
• Three meals a day in the Joseph-Rouleau pavilion
  
  
• Double or quadruple occupancy lodging